Radiographic Outcomes of Upper Cervical Fusion for Pediatric Patients Younger Than 10 Years

Radiographic Outcomes of Upper Cervical Fusion for Pediatric Patients Younger Than 10 Years

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate radiographic outcomes after posterior spinal fusion (PSF) for pediatric patients younger than 10 years with upper cervical disorders. Methods: Thirteen patients (mean age at surgery, 5.9 years; range, 1 to 9 years) who underwent PSF with a minimum of 2 years...

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Main Authors: Kei Watanabe, Toru Hirano, Keiichi Katsumi, Masayuki Ohashi, Hirokazu Shoji, Kazuhiro Hasegawa, Takui Ito, Naoto Endo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Japanese Society for Spine Surgery and Related Research 2017-01-01
Series:Spine Surgery and Related Research
Subjects:
pediatric patient
atlanto-axial instability
atlanto-axial rotatory fixation
posterior fusion
upper cervical spine
Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/ssrr/1/1/1_1.2016-0013/_pdf/-char/en

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